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AX12 AOU

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 AOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 90,490 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 89,520 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock/ lower spring platform deformed

Rear axle corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower spring cup damaged, bent up to touch spring (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring is slightly catching on the shock absorber spring seat

Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring is slightly catching on the shock absorber spring seat

Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring catching shocker , ( may be fitted incorrect )

Fail 6 Oct 2020 68,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring catching shocker , ( may be fitted incorrect )

Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ( 195/45/16 ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AX12 AOU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX12 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX12 AOU registered?

AX12 AOU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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